South by Southwest 2011 Lineup, Bands, Headliners
The official start of the South by Southwest 2011 Festival in Austin, Texas, begins this weekend, March 11. And while there are well over 1,300 acts scheduled to perform, trying to wade your way...
Lent 2011 Ideas: What to Give Up for Lent
It's often said that what people give up during the season of Lent reflects the times. With that in mind, here are a few ideas of what people might consider giving up for Lent as we hit Ash...
Ash Wednesday Fasting Rules: Can You Eat Meat on Ash Wednesday?
As we reach the start of the season of Lent, many are wondering what, if any, rules they need to follow on Ash Wednesday and beyond. The first question that typically comes up is, "Am I allowed to...
Mardi Gras 2011: How Some Cities Are Celebrating Fat Tuesday
When you think of Mardi Gras, known also as "Fat Tuesday," most reference the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. In fact, the Mardi Gras celebration is the basis of the city's slogan, "Laissez les bons...
Fat Tuesday 2011: King Cake History and Traditions
In short, the story behind Fat Tuesday refers to the practice of letting yourself go and eating fatty foods on the night before the start of Lent. Then, during the religious season of Lent you are...
Mardi Gras 2011: Popular Traditions and History Explained
Bill Haber, AP
We know what the Mardi Gras traditions are, but do we really know why we celebrate many of these traditions? Why do we wear the traditional colors? Why do we eat "king cake?" And, seriously, why the...
Fat Tuesday 2011: What People Are Feasting On for Mardi Gras
Lost in the glitz and glam of Mardi Gras is the true meaning behind Fat Tuesday. The idea behind Fat Tuesday is, in essence, to have one last gluttonous night out before the season of Lent -- the...
Mardi Gras 2011 Parade Schedule
Looking for Mardi Gras 2011 parade schedule information? We've got you covered. The main feature in Mardi Gras celebrations are the many parades which are run throughout the week leading up to and...
Waiver Wire Alert: Everyone's Talkin' Chase Budinger
I'm not sure if NBA fans were every as giddy about a former All-American volleyball player as they are now with Rockets swingman and super-athlete, Chase Budinger. With the Rockets having dealt...
Film Critic Ben Lyons: 'The Fighter' Holds Its Own Among the Great Sports Stories Ever Told
Ben Lyons is a television producer, host, journalist and, most notably, a film critic. He has covered The Academy Awards for E! television for the past six years, and this Sunday will once again be...
Waiver Wire Alert: Gerald Henderson Gains Value in Gerald Wallace Trade
Even before Gerald Wallace was traded to Portland, Gerald Henderson was starting to make noise among deeper league owners. Henderson over his last three has come off the bench to average 28 minutes...
Fantasy Spin: Jeff Green's Value Drops; Kendrick Perkins on the Rise
I've never been a big fan of Jeff Green from a fantasy perspective. He's a player who has a ton of talent, yet hasn't been able to take his game to that next level we all expected him to. Over his...
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